Polar Bears and Reindeer in Vienna: This is How Advent is Celebrated at Schönbrunn Zoo

When Advent begins, the anticipation for Christmas grows with each day. Therefore, the Schönbrunn Zoo once again invites you to a varied program: children's tours every Advent Sunday and the traditional "Waiting for the Christ Child" on December 24th. Participation in all events is free, only the regular zoo admission is to be paid. The zoo is open daily in December – even on holidays – from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Animal Record Holders and Masters of the Cold at Schönbrunn Zoo

Exciting children's tours take place every Advent Sunday, each dedicated to a special theme. The first Advent tour on November 30th kicks off with the "animal world champions." Among others, the cheetahs, the fastest land animals, and the capybaras, the largest rodents in the world, will be visited. On December 7th, everything revolves around the question of how different zoo animals spend the cold winter – from Siberian tigers to orangutans. Under the motto "High from the North," the tour continues on December 14th. During the tour, children observe polar bears, Arctic wolves, and reindeer. Finally, on December 21st, the "nativity animals" – sheep, goats, and cattle – are the focus.

Information on the Children's Tours

Passing the Time Until the Christ Child Comes

December 24th is particularly exciting for children, and a visit to the Schönbrunn Zoo helps to bridge the time until the gift-giving. At the Schönbrunn Zoo, Christmas Day is exciting from the morning: Watching the feedings of sea lions, penguins, and other animal residents makes the time fly by. In the Advent workshop in the zoo's ORANG.erie, the little ones can also craft creative Christmas gifts – from snowy owls made of pine cones to angels and wobbly snowmen. 

Information on the Craft Workshop "Waiting for the Christ Child"

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